Athens Area Narrowly Averts Gas Crisis Fallout
Amid sub zero weekend temperatures Southeastern Ohio dodges major problems from the gas shortage with Athens County schools closed and university open. Gas lines operate at capacity while some plants limit shifts and water lines suffer breaks. Local officials weigh reopening decisions as residents face curtailments.
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al Leonard
Columbia Gas
Gas Cutbacks to Big Utilities Continue
Gas shortages persist as Columbia Transmission maintains allotment cuts to over 80 utilities in eight states. Ohio firms Columbus Gas of Ohio Cincinnati Gas & Electric and Dayton Power and Light continue restricted supplies to nonpriority customers and industries delaying production. 1 million workers affected. States explore LNG shipments and regulatory waivers as residential use curbs help prevent a broader disaster.
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Warnings Have Familiar Ring From 1945 Gas Shortage
In 1945 Governor Frank Lausche warned Ohio that gas and coal supplies were nearly exhausted and 30 Columbus area plants had shut down. He urged widespread conservation with low thermostat settings and turning off heat in unused rooms to avoid disaster.
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Columbus
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James A Rhodes
Athens Mayor backs backup fuel oil boiler for City Hall
Mayor Donald Barrett proposes Athens obtain a fuel oil boiler as backup to the gas fired system at City Hall. He cautions against the councilman's wood stove plan, calling it a last resort.
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Athens
City Hall
FH to Shorten Hours At Federal Hocking School District
The Federal Hocking School District will close its middle school building and shorten classroom hours across other schools. Classes might begin Wednesday.
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Federal Hocking
Psychologists warn layoffs amid energy crisis affect students
Psychologists caution that an unexpected school vacation and layoffs linked to the energy crisis may create stress for children. The note highlights potential behavioral impacts and the need for supportive measures during disruptive times.
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Akron
Congress Aims Quick Action On Carter Gas Bill
Congressional leaders predict fast action this week on the emergency natural gas bill while major efforts seek to modify the President's proposals. Page 9.
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Carter
Death Row wedding planned in Florida for imprisoned couple
In Starke Florida two killers sentenced to die in the electric chair seek a Death Row wedding for their child’s sake. The item notes local weather, forecasting clear to partly cloudy skies with lows around zero to 10 above and highs in the teens to mid 20s with a small chance of snow.
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Volunteer fireman killed as New Straitsville station collapses
Richard Hoy 32 died after the fire station front collapsed while responders from Corning Shawnee Logan and New Lexington fought a blaze in New Straitsville Perry County. Flames spread to an attached shed. damage to town property and vehicles reached about 100000. Hoy survived by wife Connie and twin brother Richard who serves as Shawnee mayor.
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Rick) Hoy
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Millions Stay Home as Fuel Cutbacks Hit East and Midwest
Frigid conditions push millions to stay home as states close businesses and schools to conserve fuel. The Federal Power Commission notes supply gains in four major gas pipelines easing feared outages, yet over 1.5 million workers lose jobs. In Buffalo the blizzard claims eight lives. Looting arrests number fifty nine amid the storm.
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Governors Urge Coal Based Energy Plan From Carter
Ohio and Illinois governors call President Carter to convene energy leaders from states hit by shortages. Rhodes, Thompson urge a national policy favoring coal as Ohio moves to burn high sulfur coal while preserving air standards amid a broader energy crisis. Milk deliveries falter as farms lose millions daily. storage capacity limits worsen the impact.
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Double Use of Schools Alternate Sites Urged
Ohio educators pressed for using school buildings and other sites to hold classes during the natural gas shortage that forced many districts to close. State Superintendent Martin W Essex spearheaded the effort, proposing use of churches, hospitals, banks and colleges, with ITV and radio plans in development and senior graduations possibly advancing.
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Essex
School Closings Across Counties Amid Gas Shortage
Athens and several districts close today with Tuesday decisions pending after talks with the gas company. Some districts plan limited days or full-week closures, others reopen with shorter days or operate in limited form due to shortages.
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Nelsonville
York
Logan
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Meigs County
Mason County
Gallia County
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Wellston
Ohio lawmakers plan fuel crisis probe and budget outline
Ohio Senate and House press for committee hearings on the winter fuel crisis as they reconvene the 1976 session. Gov. Rhodes unveils a $14.5 billion two year operating budget with modest program increases and no new taxes.
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James A. Rhodes
Oliver Ocasek
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